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In some ways, Chemistry is the science of the invisible. There’s simply no way to see things like atoms and molecules with the naked eye—they’re just too small. So how do people know what a molecule really looks like? And how can scientists prove that a molecule is what they ...

It may look like the periodic table is coming down with the chicken pox, but Lewis Dot Structures are a core part of chemistry. They bring together several important concepts about how atoms and molecules work and help you visualize important compounds, so it’s worth getting these right! Molecular ...

Are you staring down a page full of o-chem line drawings? Help is on the way! It may look like the Zig-Zag Army decided to take on the Union of Stick-Figure Spacemen, but line drawings save you a lot of time in organic chemistry. It just takes a bit of ...

There’s no denying it: Organic Chemistry is tough, and with good reason. It touches on almost every aspect of modern life, from biology to food additives. There’s just a LOT to learn, and because of the way the problems are set up, it’s almost impossible to fake your way through—and ...

Taking organic chemistry is like working for a rock star: exhausting, but worth it if you like the music. What is it, do you need it, and is it really that hard? Pre-med and science degrees aren’t exactly known for being easy. But there are two words in particular that ...

Understanding the Substitution Reactions Want to Learn More? Liked our video on Substitution Reactions? Check out more lessons in our Organic Chemistry video course at Educator.com. Substitution Reactions Transcript: Let’s take a look at an example of such a reaction; here we have hydroxide reacting with chloromethane. Our product has, ...